Mafube Crime Statistics

Mafube, Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

773

-2.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,246

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Mafube (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	183	23.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	157	20.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	120	15.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	75	9.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	69	8.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	64	8.3%
Attempted murder	contact	59	7.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	39	5.0%
Stock Theft	property	36	4.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	35	4.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	32	4.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	25	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	3.1%
Rape	contact	12	1.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	1.4%
Common robbery	contact	11	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	1.4%
Murder	contact	9	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mafube Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mafube Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mafube Safe?

No, Mafube has high crime levels.

Mafube scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mafube is 4,246 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mafube, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+38%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

24% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

15/21

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mafube

In 2025, Mafube recorded 773 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mafube is Common assault with 183 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Mafube), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 157 cases (20.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 120 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mafube has decreased by 2.8%, a positive sign for the Mafube community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mafube?

The most reported crimes in Mafube are Common assault (183 cases), Burglary at residential premises (157 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (120 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mafube compare to other areas in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)?

Mafube has a crime rate of 4,246 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Heuningspruit	24,282	28	152	A (97)
Cornelia	24,282	85	465	A (86)
Edenville	24,282	132	725	A (80)
Viljoensdrif	24,282	134	737	B (79)
Oranjeville	24,282	177	972	B (73)
Steynsrus	24,282	179	984	B (73)
Vierfontein	24,282	187	1,025	B (72)
Tweeling	24,282	200	1,100	B (70)
Villiers	24,282	314	1,726	C (57)
Vredefort	24,282	316	1,734	C (56)